See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
The Guyana Police Force is advising members of the public, particularly members of the business community, to exercise caution in relation to an emerging online extortion scheme targeting individuals and businesses.
Reports indicate that persons are receiving emails from individuals or entities claiming to be conducting investigative reporting into alleged drug trafficking networks operating within Guyana. These emails often allege that the recipients are linked to narcotics trafficking operations and request that they provide statements or responses to the allegations.
Subsequent communications reportedly demand financial contributions or “restitution proposals” in exchange for suspending the publication of the alleged investigative findings.
The Guyana Police Force wishes to make it clear that such actions constitute offences including attempted extortion, obtaining money by false pretence, and cyber-related offences.
Members of the public are strongly advised not to engage with or make any payments to persons making such demands. Anyone who receives similar communications is urged to report the matter immediately to the nearest police station or the Criminal Investigation Department and provide copies of the emails or any related correspondence.
The Guyana Police Force is currently monitoring the situation and advises the public to remain vigilant.
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